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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 72. The grade is held to 58, 30 above Relevance. 58 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
62 / 100
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Relevance
28 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Claims 67% Positioning 33%
Structure · 5 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Chair, Claims · 35 words I want to get back to this point because I have been a member of the House for 12 years.1 Partly on point I believe that my colleague has been a member for over 10 years as well.2 Positioning · 22 words We all deserve respect. We all have the right to treat each other honourably. Off point I have conducted myself in an honourable manner. Positioning Claims · 34 words I am answering his questions. I told him that I complied with all the rules under the law and that I would testify before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.3 Partly on point Positioning · 12 words I think my colleague should be careful about the allegations he makes. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×4 Off point ×4 Positioning ×4 Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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Signal · 62
4 of 12 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We all deserve respect.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We all have the right to treat each other honourably.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I have conducted myself in an honourable manner.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I think my colleague should be careful about the allegations he makes.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 28
8 of 12 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the motion under debate.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I want to get back to this point because I have been a member of the House for 12 years.” About the speaker’s years in the House, not the contractor question.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I believe that my colleague has been a member for over 10 years as well.” About the questioner’s length of service, not the contractor question.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We all deserve respect.” A general remark about mutual respect, not the contractor question.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We all have the right to treat each other honourably.” A general remark about courtesy, not the contractor question.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I have conducted myself in an honourable manner.” About the speaker’s own conduct generally, not whether the contractor was hired.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I am answering his questions.” Asserts that questions are being answered without addressing whether the contractor was hired.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “I told him that I complied with all the rules under the law and that I would testify before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics.” About rule compliance and a committee appearance, not the yes-or-no question on the contractor.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I think my colleague should be careful about the allegations he makes.” A caution to the questioner about allegations, not the contractor question.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 100
0 of 12 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 3
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “I have been a member of the House for 12 years” François-Philippe Champagne has been a member of the House of Commons for 12 years. search 2 “my colleague has been a member for over 10 years” Michael Barrett has been a member of the House of Commons for over 10 years. search 3 “I would testify before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics” François-Philippe Champagne said he would testify before the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics. search
